SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1222
BOFSGBS1222 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1222 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 222 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking Reading |
| City | Reading |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 222 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind BIC BOFSGBS1222?
BOFSGBS1222 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Private Banking Reading, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1101 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1222 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGBS1222 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1222?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1222 is Private Banking Reading. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFSGBS1222 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1222 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 222 is the code of the department Private Banking Reading.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.